Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring cod fillets cooked in a vibrant tomato basil sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the tomatoes and basil. Chop tomatoes and mince garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the hot oil for about 30 seconds.
- Cook the chopped tomatoes in the skillet, stirring for about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cod fillets to the sauce, covering with a lid to cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Finish with fresh basil before serving.
- Serve the dish plated generously with sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Serve on a bed of rice, with crusty bread, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cod, Mediterranean, tomato sauce, basil, healthy dinner